WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR DECEMBER 2019
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Jan-19 ... 241.6 km (150.1 miles) = 27 hours 2 minutesReview ... (Distances include cycling + walking + a bit of rowing)
Mar-15 … 489.8 km (304.3 miles) = 38 hours 4 min
Apr-15 … 491.94 km (305.6 miles) = 43 hours 6 min
May-15 … 361.81 km (224.8 miles) = 35 hours 50 min
Jun-15 … 569.53 km (353.9 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
Jul-15 … 230.7 km (143.35 miles) = 32 hours 45 min
Aug-15 … 211.3 km (131.3 miles) = 28 hours 8 min
Sep-15 … 306.7 km (190.6 miles) = 35 hour 2 min
Oct-15 … 441.82 km (274.5 miles) = 47 hours 43 min
Nov-15 … 660.21 km (410.23 miles) = 60 hours 41 min
Dec-15 … 499.91 km (282.8 miles) = 54 hours 56 min
Jan-16 … 864.79 km (537.35 miles) = 65 hours 36 min
Feb-16 … 470.53 km (292.4 miles) = 40 hours 39 min
Mar-16 … 917.73 km (570.2 miles) = 66 hours 13 min
Apr-16 … 417.83 km (259.6 miles) = 40 hours 23 min
May-16 … 267.09 km (165.9 miles) = 36 hours 10 min
Jun-16 … 552.1 km (343 miles) = 54 hours 48 min
Jul-16 … 709 km (440.5 miles) = 60 hours 41 minutes
Aug-16 … 775.9 km (482.1 miles) = 54 hours 52 minutes
Sep-16 … 371.3 km (230.7 miles) = 32 hours 20 min
Oct-16 … 649 km (403.3 miles) = 49 hours 46 min
Nov-16 … 403 km (250.4 miles) = 52 hours 16 min
Dec-16 … 511.05 km (317.55 miles) = 52 hours 2 min
Jan-17 … 741.9 km (461.0 miles) = 70 hours 3 min
Feb-17 … 600.5 km (373.1 miles) = 57 hours 30 min
Mar-17 … 1113.2 km (691.7 miles) = 78 hours 25 min
Apr-17 … 1181.9 km (734.4 miles) = 76 hours 45 min
May-17 … 426.6 km (265.1 miles) = 39 hours 21 min
Jun-17 … 575.7 km (357.7 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
Jul-17 … 714 km (443.7 miles) = 52 hours 23 min
Aug-17 … 475.8 km (295.6 miles) = 38 hours 41 min
Sep-17 … 455.5 km (283 miles) = 41 hours 25 min
Oct-17 … 647.1 km (402.1 miles) = 57 hours 19 min
Nov-17 … 427.0 km (265.3 miles) = 50 hours 4 min
Dec-17 … 553.5 km (343.9 miles) = 52 hours 12 min
Jan-18 … 590.2 km (366.7 miles) = 57 hours 49 min
Feb-18 … 826.9 km (513.8 miles) = 57 hours 35 min
Mar-18 … 582.01 km (361.6 miles) = 50 hours 11 min
Apr-18 … 176.23 km (109.5 miles) = 29 hours 47 min
May -18 … 167.6 km (104.1 miles) = 29 hours 08 min
June-18 … 349.9 km (217.4 miles) = 36 hours 58 minutes
July-18 ... 324.2 km (201.5 miles) = 24 hours 26 minutes
Aug-18 ... 210.1 km (130.6 miles) = 25 hours 59 minutes
Sep-18 ... 261.7 km (162.6 miles) = 25 hours 11 minutes
Oct-18 ... 230.8 km (143.4 miles) = 30 hours 15 minutes
Nov-18 ... 216.8 km (134.7 miles) = 30 hours 3 minutes
Dec-18 ... 285.2 km (177.2 miles) = 37 hours 49 minutes
Feb-19 ... 175.5 km (109 miles) = 19 hours 8 minutes
Mar-19 ... 170.3 km (105.8 miles) = 28 hours 21 minutes
Apr-19 ... 160.3 km (99.6 miles) = 25 hours 4 minutes
May-19 ... 164.0 km (101.9 miles) = 29 hours 10 minutes
Jun-19 ... 246.2 km (153 miles) = 25 hours 40 minutes
Jul-19 ... 217.3 km (135.0 miles) = 33 hours 45 minutes
Aug-19 ... 162.5 km (100.9 miles) = 28 hours 4 minutes
Sep-19 ... 136.0 km (84.5 miles) = 23 hours 10 minutes
Oct-19 ... 196.5 km (122.1 miles) = 31 hours 27 minutes
Nov-19 ... 155.5 km (96.6 miles) = 25 hours 01 minutes
Goal: More than November!!
Sunday, 1 December 2019 … 0.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Monday, 2 December 2019 … 1.6 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 6 flights of stairs
Tuesday, 3 December 2019 … 2.3 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs
Wednesday, 4 December 2019 … 3.2 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs
Thursday, 5 December 2019 … 6.5 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs
2019 Monthly December
Walking Distance (km): 13.6
Walking Time (min): 170.5
Cycling Distance (km): 0.0
Cycling Time (min): 0.0
Flights Stairs Climbed Number: 18.0
Flights Stairs Climbed Time (min): 14.4
Rowing Distance (km): 0.0
Rowing Time (min): 0.0
Other Distance: 0.0
Other Time: 0.0
Totals
Total Distance (km): 13.6
Total Distance (miles): 8.5
Total Time (min): 184.9
Total Time (hr): 3:04:544 -
Greetings to everyone.
Lisa – You’re quilts are beautiful. Both of my grandmothers and mom were seamstresses. They never taught me the craft as they felt they did not want me to have to work that hard. I am sorry they did not realize I could have used those skills as a craft.
I think I am generally caught up. For those I have missed it’s not intentional.
SuziQ - SoFL
SuziQ - Responding to everyone is not required or expected, cross my heart... those who do are admired, the rest of us respond as we can. Thank you for the quilt compliment. My grandmother, too, was a seamstress, and did not teach my mother, so she didn't teach me, either. I'm purely self-taught, and in recent years, for free-motion quilting techniques, learned from the Internet. The only quilt I still have from my mother was a top pieced by my grandmother and then tied together (not quilted) by my mother with fluffy batting to a flannel backing fabric.
Lisa in AR
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Do any of you who are still employed have difficulty accepting and/or being excited?
I was supposed to get a semi-promotion/temporary shift a year ago. Hasn't happened. Would still like it to happen. Ask about it now and then. But it is what it is. At least I've still got a job and I'm learning things. For me, learning things is what it is all about ... like arrows added to my quiver. It's not like I'm going to be with this organisation forever, so I've got to learn all I can for when the move comes.
You say ...But.......also understand why the younger generations feel absolutely no loyalty to companies and move with the dollar.
Nevermind the younger generation ... I added up the number of jobs I've had over the years and it's something like 25 or 26. I'm 52. And the longest I've stayed anywhere was 8 years. I've been 6 years where I am now ... part of me wants to hang in there till 10 years so I can get long service leave ... part me wants to make the move back to Canada.
♫♪ There's a little bit of gypsy in me. ♫♪
Machka in Oz3 -
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Do any of you who are still employed have difficulty accepting and/or being excited?
Congratulations on your long-delayed promotion! I'm one of those still employed, but actually, due to my rather peripatetic life, I've moved from one job to another throughout my career. In the five years next April that I've been here with these ladies on this thread, I've had four jobs, and lived in five houses... so perhaps I fit more with the younger generation regarding job hopping.
However, one of the things I decided when I was laid off from Cisco Systems in 2013 was that I would never again be anything but who I am in the workplace. That was because I twisted myself into a pretzel to survive Cisco (they tend to eat their young managers, there, and while I wasn't young, I was definitely eaten up and spat out). While the money was ah-MAY-zing, well over six figures, it took me two years to feel I would survive mentally, especially with the aftermath of the incredibly pressure-filled job, and then having to lay off my team while I was being laid off myself. It was... brutal. I was very lucky that my husband had a great job, so I had the time to lick my wounds afterward.
On this side, it's amazing how much weight is removed from your shoulders when you become who you are rather than carrying around the mask you think your employer wants you to wear. The only thing I do restrain now is my tendency to cuss like a sailor. In every other way, I tell the truths that are mine to tell. And occasionally, I let slip a mild cuss word, if I'm honest.
I'm interviewing tomorrow morning for a promotion as well, to a C-level position - Chief Mission Delivery Officer. I would be moving from an individual contributor to managing four directors who run a team of 5 to 8 people each. I have the experience (Cisco again, as well as the oilfield and managing director of three different newspapers) and the success rate with accomplishing these things, but don't know if they can see past my grant-focused Girl Scout experience for the last three years to my overall background.
Back to your overall question, though, yep, still excited. I constantly look for new challenges - with this job interview being case in point. While all my grants aren't won (did I mention that we moved to the third stage of the MacArthur grant? Will know in the next couple weeks if we're moving to the penultimate stage of Tech Review...) there are always grants in progress. So, even if I don't get the new job, I'm doing something I love, working with people I enjoy, and will continue to do so with great clarity of purpose, and many challenges ahead.
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Bless you Lisa!
My friend Trudy was in the same type of position, flying here there and everywhere for work and they just paid no mercy, she is 6 months younger than me and it was taking a toll, well they called her the day before thanksgiving and gave her an ultimatum, either move to Greensboro to train people ,or lose your job.. she went to an attorney and will get her fair share, but it is such a weight lifted off her..
Well I am going to hop in the shower, go take care of the pups and go to work...
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Good morning all! Happy Thursday! I am here, chatting with you all, in an attempt to flip my mood. lol I woke up alright; then walked into my kitchen and just sighed. I am not sure what invisible barrier is placed around the sink or around closets, but it seems to be imbued with some sort of kryptonite that my husband and son can't withstand. SO...dishes on counter, shoes/boots, coats on table and chairs, empty shopping bags on the table...Ugh! Just what I have time for every morning! More cleaning! I love them both, and I don't want to wish anything bad to either of them (because I have learned that God has a twisted sense of humor when it comes to answering wishes/prayers); but I really wish males weren't so MALE. I have been in a funk for the week and I actually think it is my book choice. I found The Testaments (sequel to M.Atwood's Handmaid's Tale) on the Express shelf at the library. It is a dark book (IMO darker than Handmaid) and I think it has put my brain in a bad place when it comes to men. It is a good book, though, and I am almost finished with it (I only get a week to read it; as it is an Express Book).
Did I tell you that my request for zoning was bumped to the January board meeting? Ugh! I think that is part of my grumpiness as well. The upside to all of that is that there is a young woman that I know, personally, who has asked if I am hiring and would like to work with me up to 30 hours a week (which is what I will be looking for once I am approved). SO that is a load off my mind. I have known her since she was about 14 and she is a sweet girl (now 26) and has a baby of her own, who would be part of our daycare.
Let's start with Gratitude: #18- piece of art: I love all forms of art, but sculpture just reduces me to tears. To look at a hunk of rock, wood, ice and "see" and produce your vision is just astounding! The detail of Corradini and Bernini I really like.
#19- Touch: Today I am grateful for the feel of my warm coffee cup in my hand.
#20- Who: I am grateful for all of the people in my life, but today I am grateful for Joaquin; because his birth added something to my life that I needed.
#21-song: I am grateful for Bing Crosby's Plenty To Be Thankful For. Great words, catchy tune, and a good reminder.
#22- story: I will always be grateful for Dicken's A Christmas Carol. I just love the whole story and the theme of redemption. A brilliant piece of work.
There. I feel better.
Carol- Your grandkids are adorable.
Thankful for all of you ladies! Thanks for letting me vent, I do feel better. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)5 -
Questions about Medigap. Just fly on by if you wish, because this is boring & I'm confused.
I still have group health insurance through my employer, but it will end in 2020, perhaps as early as April. I turned 65 in July.
I was alarmed to read on a website called Boomer Benefits (insurance brokers) that plan G is not available without underwriting if you delay getting it until you forfeit your group coverage:From the website: "Some people delay enrollment into a supplement because they have group health coverage through an employer. Later when you retire or lose that coverage, you have the right to purchase certain Medigap policies within the 63 days following the loss of your group coverage. This is called your Medicare supplement guaranteed issue rights.
The guaranteed issue window works just like open enrollment, except that is a shorter period of time and that your plan choices are limited to Plans A, B,C ,F, K, and L. The insurance company cannot deny your application for any health reasons.
There are some other circumstances which create a guaranteed issue window as well, such as losing Medicare Advantage coverage when moving out of state. Guaranteed issue rules can vary by state, so be sure to check with a licensed agent who can inform you about the laws that apply in your state. Our agency is licensed in 48 states, so feel free to contact us if you would like for us to check for you.
You will want to keep any notices from your prior carrier that show proof of your creditable coverage for guaranteed issue and also so that you do not incur the Part D late enrollment penalty."
Can this possible be correct? Also, isn't the 63 days in reference to Part D, not Medigap? I am so confused.
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KetoneKaren wrote: »Questions about Medigap. Just fly on by if you wish, because this is boring & I'm confused.
I still have group health insurance through my employer, but it will end in 2020, perhaps as early as April. I turned 65 in July.
I was alarmed to read on a website called Boomer Benefits (insurance brokers) that plan G is not available without underwriting if you delay getting it until you forfeit your group coverage:From the website: "Some people delay enrollment into a supplement because they have group health coverage through an employer. Later when you retire or lose that coverage, you have the right to purchase certain Medigap policies within the 63 days following the loss of your group coverage. This is called your Medicare supplement guaranteed issue rights.
The guaranteed issue window works just like open enrollment, except that is a shorter period of time and that your plan choices are limited to Plans A, B,C ,F, K, and L. The insurance company cannot deny your application for any health reasons.
There are some other circumstances which create a guaranteed issue window as well, such as losing Medicare Advantage coverage when moving out of state. Guaranteed issue rules can vary by state, so be sure to check with a licensed agent who can inform you about the laws that apply in your state. Our agency is licensed in 48 states, so feel free to contact us if you would like for us to check for you.
You will want to keep any notices from your prior carrier that show proof of your creditable coverage for guaranteed issue and also so that you do not incur the Part D late enrollment penalty."
Can this possible be correct? Also, isn't the 63 days in reference to Part D, not Medigap? I am so confused.
Karen in Virginia
Karen - I think that Website has old or incorrect information. For example, Plan F is going away unless you already have it, then you are grandfathered in. The alternative will be Plan G which is like Plan F except doesn't cover the Part B deductible (a couple hundred $$ last I looked). The part about Plan G/underwriting doesn't sound right!
Probably wise at this point to make an appointment with an insurance broker in your area ASAP to give you peace of mind, and have them go through everything, since states do differ. And things might differ in 2020.
Good luck
Lanette
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I taught in public school for 35 years. For most of that time I was energized and challenged in spite of requirements always going up and funding always going down. My colleagues and I were ready to deal with anything that came along until one day I walked into a staff meeting and thought "I'm done with this. It's time for someone else to meet all the challenges". I started that day to make the necessary plans to retire at the end of the school year. My retirement income would have been higher if I'd worked for a few more years but I haven't regretted the decision. I heard someone talk about "quality of life" and that's what I've had since I retired. We worked with an insurance agent to choose our Medicare plans and feel comfortable with our choices. We live out in the boonies so a lot of the perks of the Medicare Advantage plans aren't available to us. I got an email that my bone density test results were available. I was afraid to look at them, because I wasn't sure if I'd understand them. I decided to put on my big girl pants and take a look and to my great delight, they included an explanation from my doctor. The results are good--the Fosamax has improved bone density so I'll keep on taking it for a few more years. Barbie in NW WA
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klanders30 wrote: »Suziq don’t get me started. Young folks are transient and follow the $$ even in public ed!! The decisions I’ve seen make my scalp burn when it comes to making common sense management/hiring/efficiency decisions by my administrators. My sister is in marketing and by some genius-savant maneuvers has held on to a 30! Year career despite being passed over multiple times she’s managed to avoid layoffs and has slowly moved into management but the struggle is all too real.
NYKAREN
Thank you so much for your comment. I sometimes feel alone and mostly insane about my feelings on the subject. I am so seriously looking forward to the day when I can officially retire. I will probably still work but I will find something that I enjoy. Your sister must have some "magic" going on somewhere. Reminds me of the movie Office Space (B budget movie, but cracks me up every time I see it and hits upon some of the craziness we deal with). 2 -
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Long, silly, boring account of my past two days:Tuesday's todo:To try on the last two items had to excavate the vanity somewhat. Surprised I liked the leggings and hated the Vneck. To pack up returns had to get packing materials out from under guest room bed. To reach the underbed storage had to move the table from foot of bed to under window for plant setup. Oops, better finish changing the linens before access is blocked. What the lamp isn't working, move it out, test socket with plant light, plant ok. Plant and daylight lights hooked up to timer, Heating mats and fan plugged in. Tested lamp, still dead. Took out to garage for Joe to take to dump, when I heard him say (in my mind) did you check the bulbs? DOH! New bulbs, lamp works fine, put it back next to the guest bed. Oh and found the car keys in the pocket of the pants worn to church. Yes they were hanging upside down in the closet. Yes I had checked the pockets twice before. SMH. Think I'll get myself a Tile for Christmas...Today will finish wrapping the fudge, make almond crescent dough, light the tree, and make a batch of rum balls or KJ's fudge. Tonight going to the light display at Azalea Park with friends, then to O'Hollerans after for ONE adult beverage, the tradition we established last year
Now to put the real reasons for returns in product review, then back to veg prep and baking. What? No time to bake cookies for the last minute cookie exchange after BB&B? [sigh] the choices I make. Scrounge leftover cookie dough from freezer to thaw overnight. Up at 4 Wednesday to bake. Pretty puny only enough for 9 cookie bags of 4 each... do I have time to make two batches of fudge? Yes, but not enough time to wrap all up, ok wrap only what's needed for today's bag, and wrap the rest later. Off to take Tumble to be groomed while I BB&B, then cookie exchange. Held myself to one small chewy oatmeal and an OMG delicious gluten free almond meringue yummy thing. Pickup Tumble, home, collapse for 30 mins, off again with Tumble to dog group, home again, feed dogs, change shirt, back into town for Advent service and soup supper, home again too pooped to eat again so short on protein and vitamins.
Katla your Meier & Franks Santa memories remined me of going to see Santa at the Oakland Capwell's. For some, snow means Chrismas, for me it's red and green stoplights in the rain. Then as a college kid I discovered the San Francisco Emporium's Christmas on the roof, complete with Santa and fair rides. One of my “friends” promised not to rock if I'd ride the Ferris Wheel. Falsus in uno... Didn't even try to ride the Octopus whose arms extended beyond the edge of the building so you could see all the way down six stories to the street below. :sick: As for those yoga tigresses, I'm hearing Loretta Lynn singing “you ain't woman enough ...”
Rita what a beautiful visiting horse!
Allie con grats on the raise!
Connie I envy you your sing-along-Messiah. Haven't been to one since I left the Bay Area. Fond memories of an absent friend.
Barbie Beautiful Brandy and Shilo brought a tear. Boo for getting shorter, since your back injury? Hoping all other scan points have improved. --- Hooray! Just read they have improved. Hip HIP Hooray!
Terri sometimes when I'm short of steps (and full of energy) I'll “step” to that Cyndi Lauper video. Always brings a smile.
Machka we have the same “dog” in the guest room, and she's so lifelike it always gives me a start.
Pip Bullwinkle, Yogi, Floyd, Rocky
Carol what great pics!
Welcome sunflower2o!
Amber Swapping BelVita for Oreos? Smart Mama!
Lisa is that position within your current organization?
SuziQ Admire your response. Controlling yourself in a situation over which you have no other control. Well done!
Karen in VA, ditto Lannette's suggestion you talk to Medicare and your state's insurance office, also from a trusted insurance advisor about the 63 day limit. I too turned 65 while still covered by employer's insurance. Medicare became my primary and my employer's insurance became the equivalent of my Parts B and D. Please check with your HR to see if that's the case for you. Since you became eligible in 2019, could you afford to buy a Plan F now and opt out from your employer's Part B&D plans? We've been happy with our high-deductible Plan F from Thrivent, just stashed some $$ to cover the high deductibles, covered for the big ticket stuff, prefer the affordable premiums. Don't know why Medicare is eliminating Plan F and starting Plan G, unless they're planning to up the plan B deductibles...
Gratitudes Day
#22 story: the bedtime story Mama always told be about how lonely she and Papa were until Pastor Ruhle heard of a baby who was going to be born needing parents. Me!
#21 song: Bing Crosby... “when' I'm worried and I can't sleep...”
#20 person: Joe. You all. The people I've met here at line dancing, dog group and T'ai Chi. But most of all Joe.#19 touch: Joe rubbing my sore shoulder yesterday, a loving gift.Lighter, lovelies!
#18 art: Handel's Messiah
#17 Knowledge: learning how Joe's way of processing information is different from mine, how to communicate non-judgmentally and effectively.
#16 My body: well last night I would have been hard pressed to respond positively or gratefully to this challenge. Have been catching glimpses (shudder) in the mirror, in the morning at T'ai Chi and last night at line dancing. Received my Land's End order in the post, and the first shirt I tried on nearly made me cry. Look so fat! Tried on another and it wasn't quite as bad so wore it to line dancing. Will try on the rest later today and return the ones I really really won't wear. SO time for a flip. I AM grateful for my legs, how they are improving with BB&B, and how I can use them for quality time walking with Joe and the pooches. Like Heather said, grateful for my mobility. As for the rest, like Evelyn said, it's time to take better care of my body, starting with being grateful for it just as it is right now.
#15 Season: Summer. Used to be autumn, the colors, the smells. Winter too cold, Spring to drizzly. Summer here on the coast is perfect, only 3 days of 90+ degrees and so long as no wild fires, the air is clear.
#14 sight: my DH's lowered pressure numbers, his glaucoma has stabilized with no immediate need for surgery. Long may he see the ocean from our front room, the dogs playing together at the edge of the woods, the fog through the trees.
#13 abilities: touch typing
#12 texture: Tumble's double coat, long straight strong guard hairs undercoated with soft downy fur. Shadow's silky puppy ears.
#11 holiday: Christmas. The music, the lights, the scent of the Christmas tree, the story, the memories, the taste of egg nog, tom and jerry's, and oh yes... baking, smelling and eating the COOKIES!!!
#10 taste: today its fresh ice water. After too much wine it really tastes good.
#9 place: our property, all 15 vertical acres of it, woods, ferns, creeks, mud, brush, critters, peeks at the ocean and the way it smells when I get out of the car. “Home!”
#8 book: To Build a Land by Sally Watson. Read this children's novel when I was 9. It was about a group of Jewish orphans transported to Israel after WWII. Identifying with one of the characters sparked a life long interest in archeology, Hebrew and ultimately spurred me to visit the holy land in 1980.
#7 memory: at holidays Papa told stories about his younger days, during Prohibition and the Depression (but never about WWII). I could repeat them almost word for word but enjoyed them every time. That's one thing I miss about not having family left for holiday get-togethers.
# 6 nature: the forest's scent and the ocean's clamour
# 5 sound: Joe snoring
# 4 food: Fage Greek Yoghurt
# 3 color: blue skies after a gray rainy foggy couple of days.
# 2 tech: my Win 7 laptop. Dread migrating to something newer/supported.
# 1 smell: clean, bleached whites while transferring from washer to dryer.
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
Word for 2019: "GOOD" good attitude, good food, good times, good choices, good enough, feel good, GOOD! Word for December: get up and go outside EVERY day!
daily: steps=8295 vits=1.5 log=3 CI<CO=3 CI<250<CO=1 Tumble 5/10=3 mfp=3 AF=2 outside=1
wkly: BBBorTC=2/3 rx= dance= pack walk=1
mnthly: board mtg= grant= dog group email lilst= sew= play=
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Do any of you who are still employed have difficulty accepting and/or being excited?
I was supposed to get a semi-promotion/temporary shift a year ago. Hasn't happened. Would still like it to happen. Ask about it now and then. But it is what it is. At least I've still got a job and I'm learning things. For me, learning things is what it is all about ... like arrows added to my quiver. It's not like I'm going to be with this organisation forever, so I've got to learn all I can for when the move comes.
You say ...But.......also understand why the younger generations feel absolutely no loyalty to companies and move with the dollar.
Nevermind the younger generation ... I added up the number of jobs I've had over the years and it's something like 25 or 26. I'm 52. And the longest I've stayed anywhere was 8 years. I've been 6 years where I am now ... part of me wants to hang in there till 10 years so I can get long service leave ... part me wants to make the move back to Canada.
♫♪ There's a little bit of gypsy in me. ♫♪
Machka in Oz
Machka - Thank you for a different perspective. I am learning things too and when jobs get stale that is when I stick out my thumb (lol). It is just so frustrating. I think sometimes they tell us things to give us hope to try to make us stay a little longer. I am in my 10th year and would like to see my 10-year anniversary. It would be my longest run too!
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Do any of you who are still employed have difficulty accepting and/or being excited?
However, one of the things I decided when I was laid off from Cisco Systems in 2013 was that I would never again be anything but who I am in the workplace. That was because I twisted myself into a pretzel to survive Cisco (they tend to eat their young managers, there, and while I wasn't young, I was definitely eaten up and spat out). While the money was ah-MAY-zing, well over six figures, it took me two years to feel I would survive mentally, especially with the aftermath of the incredibly pressure-filled job, and then having to lay off my team while I was being laid off myself. It was... brutal. I was very lucky that my husband had a great job, so I had the time to lick my wounds afterward.
On this side, it's amazing how much weight is removed from your shoulders when you become who you are rather than carrying around the mask you think your employer wants you to wear. The only thing I do restrain now is my tendency to cuss like a sailor. In every other way, I tell the truths that are mine to tell. And occasionally, I let slip a mild cuss word, if I'm honest.
Lisa in AR
Lisa,
I respect people and situations, but I actually do curse like a sailor around the office when appropriate. Overall I am myself, but there are times when the Philly girl just wants to come out and I really have to find the PC way of communicating my feelings. This is one of those situations (4+ years).
Your ex-employer is one of our biggest partners. I am in tech (B2B reseller) and there are so many policies and programs with each I can appreciate your experience. Those monster companies are tough and so political!
I appreciate your wisdom!
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susiq113 you wrote "I have been working through the holiday blues. Those darn Christmas songs. It’s a love/hate relationship. They all bring up many memories which can either make me laugh or tear up. I miss the physicality of my angels. To have just one more hug (tearing up now so no more on that subject)."
i'm in the same boat. the holidays are either the best or worst time of year. worse is because of the memories it brings up and it's sad cuz everyone else around you is so cheerful. My late husband had a seisure on Christmas day in 1994 and we spent the day in the hospital while visiting his mother. Jan. 4th we found out he was HIV positive and later died that same year on 10/10/95 so TRUST me, i know what you mean5 -
I taught in public school for 35 years. For most of that time I was energized and challenged in spite of requirements always going up and funding always going down. My colleagues and I were ready to deal with anything that came along until one day I walked into a staff meeting and thought "I'm done with this. It's time for someone else to meet all the challenges". I started that day to make the necessary plans to retire at the end of the school year. My retirement income would have been higher if I'd worked for a few more years but I haven't regretted the decision. I heard someone talk about "quality of life" and that's what I've had since I retired. Barbie in NW WA
Barbie,
I think teaching is the most under appreciated careers here in the US. I am sorry for your experience but am happy you are happy with your decision.0 -
Brailla Linguine with veggies y sauce today (Prego Lower Calorie 45cal for 1/2cup) a new product we found! They also have Prego (lower sodium) .Add some Parmesan cheese sprinkle regular cheese too.
Bell pepper,onion,green onion chives,y spinach are the veggies.
Crystal light sweet tea 5cal a glass 8oz.
That’s Brunch. Unsure for Dinner still.
Amber Tx
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Barbara AHMOD - Yes, the position would be a promotion within my same organization. I'm in a "can't lose" situation, since I love my current job, and the new job would provide a lot more financial security... either way, something will be great. 5
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Terri: Your sunset photo is glorious! :flowerforyou:
SuziQ: I’ve volunteered to go to DH’s chair yoga classes for the next while. I’ll also be going to my yoga class which meets twice a week. Yoga has done wonders for my agility and overall health. I am hoping it will do the same for DH. He was going to physical therapy but discovered that chair yoga is much more helpful for him.
Barbie: Good news about your bone density test. YAY!!! Mine has improved over time, which I didn’t think was possible. I started the medication after two separate falls fractured one wrist and then the other. I had a bone density scan that showed good improvement after having taken the medication for a while. Medication is one health strategy, and exercise is another. Yoga and horseback riding have both been positive for me. Yoga has improved my flexibility & the horsey pounding at a trot has certainly impacted my sit bones and made them stronger. I think walking and dancing are just as helpful. I get dizzy dancing. Walking, yoga and horseback riding work better for me. I will continue to combine exercise and bone density meds as long as my doctor is supportive.
Machka: You have a great attitude about your work. If you decide to return to Canada, what region would you choose to call home? I’m familiar with BC, and have loved visiting there many times, but I haven’t been anywhere else in Canada. :ohwell:
Lisa: You are working for a great organization and I hope they’ll give you the promotion you deserve. My granddaughter is a girl scout and loves it. I think Girl Scouts is a wonderful organization thanks to positive people like Rori and you.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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Thank you, Katla!
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Kate UK 1
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Today is International Ninja Day!
"Ninjas first appeared around the year 600. Historically, they served samurai warriors. They spied on or assassinated an enemy. While some sources suggest they were fallen samurai, most point to the common man – and woman. They walked among the farmers and servants of everyday life. However, the skills of a ninja were passed down from generation to generation. ... Novels and films have brought the way of the ninja to the mainstream. From Japanese action films to animated turtles, ninja movies covered the spectrum. Spy novels, comic books, and series captured the imaginations of every age. Their mystery fed storylines across genres until ninja became a genre all its own."
SuziQ - It's a shame you're having to wait so long for your promotion. Sounds like a lot of bureaucratic red tape! I'm self employed and while that has its disadvantages, I love being in charge of myself, my schedule, my priorities, etc. I have a great boss and I can give myself any title I want.
Karen - It's no longer realistic to expect companies to be loyal to their people, so young employees have little reason to be loyal to a company. This is a two-way street and many young workers have seen friends and family members rewarded for years and years of service with unforgiveable treatment and/or layoffs. The best approach these days seems to be to do your best work where you are but continually watch for opportunities to move to greener pastures.
Carol - The Atwood books are especially disturbing given the current political climate. But they are definitely great reads.
Barbara - What a lovely bedtime story and a beautiful memory!
Dental checkup this morning. It went really well and I'm proud of myself because I've been taking great care of my teeth. Now I'm trying not to nag Philip to do the grocery shopping. He was supposed to do it Tuesday but didn't, then he was ill yesterday. If he doesn't shop today I'm not sure what we'll do for dinner. This is just a little bobble though... the new system of planning meals with Mealime and having him access the grocery list via the app has working pretty well. I think the Thanksgiving holiday just put us a little out of sync with our plan.
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susiq113 you wrote "I have been working through the holiday blues. Those darn Christmas songs. It’s a love/hate relationship. They all bring up many memories which can either make me laugh or tear up. I miss the physicality of my angels. To have just one more hug (tearing up now so no more on that subject)."
i'm in the same boat. the holidays are either the best or worst time of year. worse is because of the memories it brings up and it's sad cuz everyone else around you is so cheerful. My late husband had a seisure on Christmas day in 1994 and we spent the day in the hospital while visiting his mother. Jan. 4th we found out he was HIV positive and later died that same year on 10/10/95 so TRUST me, i know what you mean
Hi Pip.
Big hug to you.
During past years I have done something in memory of those I have lost. It makes me feel better (for some reason - maybe because I am honoring them?). I have done many different things such as building a house with Habitat and volunteering to serve Thanksgiving dinner to the homeless. I missed the deadlines for the holiday volunteer opportunities this year and must put a reminder on my calendar for next September to volunteer early.
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Hi, I'm Suzi from Utah. I live near Park City, if you're familiar with that area. I am 58 years old and a grandma to 10 Grandkids. I'm only 5’ 0 tall and struggle with getting to my goal weight. Seems to get harder every year and being short every single pound shows. My starting weight (this time) was 148-150 lbs. I used to love to run, but my joints, feet, and body just don't like it anymore and cause me pain.
I'm working on getting back to regular exercise after a rotator cuff surgery this year and carpel tunnel 3 weeks ago. I like Yoga, Horse Back Riding, Walking outside, the treadmill or My Leslie Sansone walking DVD's I love Zumba, and some strength training. So why haven't I done them for a while? I lack motivation and I'm back here to find it.
I bought a Yamaha 650 motorcycle this year and took a course to learn to ride it. I got my license in July. I need more practice but really had fun learning. We Snowmobile in the winter and then head South for a month or so after the first of the year. This year we plan to take our Horses with us to Arizona and get some rides in so if you know of anywhere that we can camp in our LQ horse trailer and is friendly to horses, I'd love some info.
I have read many of your posts and already you are all lending me some support just by reading them. I have decided this time around to not put a time frame on meeting my goal. Just make some changes to my eating (lower carb, limit sugar, higher fat and protein and watch my calorie count) along with and exercise routines to get stronger and firm up a little. I want to have the energy and the strength to live the active life I crave. Wearing a smaller size and looking good in it would be really fun too.
SW- 150
CW- 141
UGW- 128 This is what is recommended for me, but I hope to pass this.
11/25/19 140 lbs (-9lbs) Thanksgiving happened.
12/4/19 –
12/5 – 141 lbs Yup I was sure I’d gained more over Thanksgiving. Could have been worse.
Nice to meet you all. Let's get feelin fit in our 50's. December 2019 is going to be a great month!7 -
Suzi from Utah: Welcome! :flowerforyou:
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Sunflower. I watch a lot of TV with my husband. He isn't very active because of his health and I want to spend time with him. I have a recumbent exercise bike that I ride while watching TV so I can be active and watch TV at the same time. Where do you live that you can grow sunflowers? Do you have a photo of your sunflowers? I am starting to make my list of 20 for 2020 and deciding what will be my theme for the year. I completed 14 of my 19 for 2019. My theme for 2019 was "pause". I enjoyed lots of time by myself today since Jake has a chiropractor appointment in the morning, lunch with a friend, and took a long nap when he got home. Barbie in NW WA
@barbiecat That is great way to stay active. You get to spent time with your DH while watching TV which makes the bike time go faster!
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